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Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To
Reinstate With Revision an Information
Collection
National Science Foundation.
Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans
to request reinstatement of this
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collection. In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(Pub. L. 104–13), we are providing an
opportunity for public comment on this
action. After obtaining and considering
public comment, NSF will prepare the
submission requesting that OMB
approve clearance of this collection for
no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice
must be received by May 22, 2009 to be
assured of consideration. Comments
received after that date will be
considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments
regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed
information collection request should be
addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm.
295, Arlington, VA 22230, or by e-mail
to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Contact Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230;
telephone (703) 292–7556; or send email to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals
who use a telecommunications device
for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at
1–800–877–8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through
Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Persons with
Disabilities Majoring in Science,
Engineering, Math and Technology.
OMB Approval Number: 3145–0164.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not
applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek
approval to reinstate an information
collection for three years.
Abstract: The National Science
Foundation (NSF) requests a
reinstatement of the information
collection for the Program for Persons
with Disabilities, now called the
Research in Disabilities Education (RDE)
program. This on-line, annual data
collection will describe and track the
impact of RDE program funding on
Nation’s science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM)
education and STEM workforce.
NSF funds grants, contracts, and
cooperative agreements to colleges,
universities, and other eligible
institutions, and provides graduate
research fellowships to individuals in
all parts of the United States and
internationally. The Directorate for
Education and Human Resources (EHR),
a unit within NSF, promotes rigor and
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vitality within the Nation’s STEM
education enterprise to further the
development of the 21st century’s STEM
workforce and public scientific literacy.
EHR does this through diverse projects
and programs that support research,
extension, outreach, and hands-on
activities serving STEM learning and
research at all institutional (e.g. preschool through postdoctoral) levels in
formal and informal settings; and
individuals of all ages (birth and
beyond). The RDE program focuses
specifically on broadening the
participation and achievement of people
with disabilities in all fields of STEM
education and associated professional
careers. The RDE program has been
funding this objective since 1994 under
the prior name Program for Persons with
Disabilities. Particular emphasis is
placed on contributing to the knowledge
base by addressing disability related
differences in secondary and postsecondary STEM learning and in the
educational, social and pre-professional
experiences that influence student
interest, academic performance,
retention in STEM degree programs,
STEM degree completion, and career
choices. Research and demonstration
projects also investigate effective
practices for transitioning students with
disabilities across critical academic
junctures, retaining students in
undergraduate and graduate STEM
degree programs, and graduating
students with STEM associate,
baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
Research, demonstration, and
enrichment project results inform the
delivery of innovative, transformative
and successful practices employed by
the Alliances for Students with
Disabilities in STEM to increase the
number of students with disabilities
completing associate, undergraduate
and graduate degrees in STEM and to
increase the number of students with
disabilities entering our nation’s science
and engineering workforce. RDE
projects contribute to closing the gaps
occurring for people with disabilities in
STEM fields by successfully
disseminating findings, project
evaluation results, and proven good
practices and products to the public.
The original information collection,
approved by OMB in 1996, surveyed
three groups of students: Students with
disabilities in STEM fields, students
with disabilities in other fields, and
students without disabilities in STEM
fields. These data allowed NSFD to
understand more fully the population of
students with disabilities in STEM
fields and the issues they faced. The
collection that will be submitted for
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reinstatement focuses more specifically
on the outcomes of the RDE program,
and how alliances and researchers
receiving NSF RDE funding have
improved the academic environment for
students with disabilities. This
information collection will consist of an
on-line data instrument that RDE
awardees will use to submit annual data
on their project activities and
participants, as well as future evaluation
activities.
Use of the Information: This
information is required for effective
administration, communication,
program and project monitoring and
evaluation, and for measuring
attainment of NSF’s program, project
and strategic goals, as required by the
President’s Management agenda as
represented by the Office of
Management and Budget’s (OMB)
Program Assessment Rating Tool
(PART) and the NSF’s Strategic Plan.
The Foundation’s FY 2006–2011
Strategic Plan describes four strategic
outcome goals of Discovery, Learning,
Research Infrastructure, and
Stewardship. NSF’s complete strategic
plan may be found at: https://
www.nsf.gov/publications/
pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf0648. Data
collected will be used for accountability
purposes, including responding from
queries from Committees of Visitors and
other scientific experts, and for separate
research and evaluation studies.
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Estimate of Burden
Respondents: Principal Investigators
and/or project staff receiving NSF RDE
awards.
Number of respondents: 45.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 1220 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Data will be
collected from awardees annually, and
on an as-needed basis for future
evaluation work.
Comments: Comments are invited on
(a) whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
(b) the accuracy of the Agency’s
estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information on respondents,
including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; or (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological
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collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
Dated: March 17, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science
Foundation.
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Advisory Committee for Polar
Programs; Notice of Meeting
In accordance with Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463, as
amended), the National Science
Foundation announces the following
meeting:
Name: Advisory Committee for Polar
Programs (1130).
Date/Time: May 4, 2009, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 5, 2009, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: National Science Foundation, 4201
Wilson Boulevard, Room 1235.
Type of Meeting: Open.
Contact Person: Sue LaFratta, Office of
Polar Programs (OPP). National Science
Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22230. (703) 292–8030.
Minutes: May be obtained from the contact
person listed above.
Purpose of Meeting: To advise NSF on the
impact of its policies, programs, and
activities on the polar research community,
to provide advice to the Director of OPP on
issues related to long-range planning.
Agenda: Staff presentations and discussion
on opportunities and challenges for polar
research, education and infrastructure;
strategic planning; and planning for Arctic
and Antarctic Committees of Visitors.
Dated: March 18, 2009.
Susanne Bolton,
Committee Management Officer.
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY
COMMISSION
[NRC–2009–0042]
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC).
ACTION: Notice of pending NRC action to
submit an information collection
request to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) and solicitation of public
comment.
SUMMARY: The NRC invites public
comment about our intention to request
the OMB’s approval for renewal of an
existing information collection that is
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summarized below. We are required to
publish this notice in the Federal
Register under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35).
1. The title of the information
collection: NRC Form 748, ‘‘National
Source Tracking Transaction Report.’’
2. Current OMB approval number:
3150–0202.
3. How often the collection is
required: Initially, at completion of a
transaction, and at inventory
reconciliation.
4. Who is required or asked to report:
Licensees that manufacture, receive,
transfer, disassemble, or dispose of
nationally tracked sources.
5. The estimated number of annual
respondents: 1,350 (350 NRC Licensees
+ 1,000 Agreement State Licensees).
6. An estimate of the total number of
hours needed annually to complete the
requirement or request: 412 hours.
7. Abstract: In 2006, The NRC
amended its regulations to implement a
National Source Tracking System for
certain sealed sources. The amendments
require licensees to report certain
transactions involving nationally
tracked sources to the National Source
Tracking System. These transactions
include manufacture, transfer, receipt,
disassembly, or disposal of the
nationally tracked source. This
information collection is mandatory and
is used to populate the National Source
Tracking System.
Submit, by May 22, 2009, comments
that address the following questions:
1. Is the proposed collection of
information necessary for the NRC to
properly perform its functions? Does the
information have practical utility?
2. Is the burden estimate accurate?
3. Is there a way to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected?
4. How can the burden of the
information collection be minimized,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology?
A copy of the draft supporting
statement may be viewed free of charge
at the NRC Public Document Room, One
White Flint North, 11555 Rockville
Pike, Room O–1 F21, Rockville, MD
20852. OMB clearance requests are
available at the NRC worldwide Web
site: https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/
doc-comment/omb/. The
document will be available on the NRC
home page site for 60 days after the
signature date of this notice. Comments
submitted in writing or in electronic
form will be made available for public
inspection. Because your comments will
not be edited to remove any identifying
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Notice of Intent To Seek Approval To Reinstate With Revision an
Information Collection
AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to
request reinstatement of this collection. In accordance with the
requirement of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), we are providing an opportunity for public
comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment,
NSF will prepare the submission requesting that OMB approve clearance
of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
DATES: Written comments on this notice must be received by May 22, 2009
to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will
be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Written comments regarding the information collection and
requests for copies of the proposed information collection request
should be addressed to Suzanne Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer,
National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Rm. 295, Arlington, VA
22230, or by e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports
Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Boulevard,
Suite 295, Arlington, Virginia 22230; telephone (703) 292-7556; or send
e-mail to splimpto@nsf.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay
Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern
time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title of Collection: Persons with Disabilities Majoring in Science,
Engineering, Math and Technology.
OMB Approval Number: 3145-0164.
Expiration Date of Approval: Not applicable.
Type of Request: Intent to seek approval to reinstate an
information collection for three years.
Abstract: The National Science Foundation (NSF) requests a
reinstatement of the information collection for the Program for Persons
with Disabilities, now called the Research in Disabilities Education
(RDE) program. This on-line, annual data collection will describe and
track the impact of RDE program funding on Nation's science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and STEM
workforce.
NSF funds grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to
colleges, universities, and other eligible institutions, and provides
graduate research fellowships to individuals in all parts of the United
States and internationally. The Directorate for Education and Human
Resources (EHR), a unit within NSF, promotes rigor and vitality within
the Nation's STEM education enterprise to further the development of
the 21st century's STEM workforce and public scientific literacy. EHR
does this through diverse projects and programs that support research,
extension, outreach, and hands-on activities serving STEM learning and
research at all institutional (e.g. pre-school through postdoctoral)
levels in formal and informal settings; and individuals of all ages
(birth and beyond). The RDE program focuses specifically on broadening
the participation and achievement of people with disabilities in all
fields of STEM education and associated professional careers. The RDE
program has been funding this objective since 1994 under the prior name
Program for Persons with Disabilities. Particular emphasis is placed on
contributing to the knowledge base by addressing disability related
differences in secondary and post-secondary STEM learning and in the
educational, social and pre-professional experiences that influence
student interest, academic performance, retention in STEM degree
programs, STEM degree completion, and career choices. Research and
demonstration projects also investigate effective practices for
transitioning students with disabilities across critical academic
junctures, retaining students in undergraduate and graduate STEM degree
programs, and graduating students with STEM associate, baccalaureate
and graduate degrees. Research, demonstration, and enrichment project
results inform the delivery of innovative, transformative and
successful practices employed by the Alliances for Students with
Disabilities in STEM to increase the number of students with
disabilities completing associate, undergraduate and graduate degrees
in STEM and to increase the number of students with disabilities
entering our nation's science and engineering workforce. RDE projects
contribute to closing the gaps occurring for people with disabilities
in STEM fields by successfully disseminating findings, project
evaluation results, and proven good practices and products to the
public.
The original information collection, approved by OMB in 1996,
surveyed three groups of students: Students with disabilities in STEM
fields, students with disabilities in other fields, and students
without disabilities in STEM fields. These data allowed NSFD to
understand more fully the population of students with disabilities in
STEM fields and the issues they faced. The collection that will be
submitted for
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reinstatement focuses more specifically on the outcomes of the RDE
program, and how alliances and researchers receiving NSF RDE funding
have improved the academic environment for students with disabilities.
This information collection will consist of an on-line data instrument
that RDE awardees will use to submit annual data on their project
activities and participants, as well as future evaluation activities.
Use of the Information: This information is required for effective
administration, communication, program and project monitoring and
evaluation, and for measuring attainment of NSF's program, project and
strategic goals, as required by the President's Management agenda as
represented by the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Program
Assessment Rating Tool (PART) and the NSF's Strategic Plan. The
Foundation's FY 2006-2011 Strategic Plan describes four strategic
outcome goals of Discovery, Learning, Research Infrastructure, and
Stewardship. NSF's complete strategic plan may be found at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf0648. Data collected
will be used for accountability purposes, including responding from
queries from Committees of Visitors and other scientific experts, and
for separate research and evaluation studies.
Estimate of Burden
Respondents: Principal Investigators and/or project staff receiving
NSF RDE awards.
Number of respondents: 45.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1220 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Data will be collected from awardees
annually, and on an as-needed basis for future evaluation work.
Comments: Comments are invited on (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Agency, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Agency's estimate of
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology; or (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are
to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Dated: March 17, 2009.
Suzanne H. Plimpton,
Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation.
[FR Doc. E9-6180 Filed 3-20-09; 8:45 am]
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